Employee Training & Waste Bin Signage
Why It Matters Bin Signage Training Materials 01 Build Consistency Clear guidance makes sorting easier Signs can be placed at eye level above containers or
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Reusable Takeout Containers
Service Providers Products Price Structure Funding Opportunities Service Provider Fill it Forward Contact Information 1 (888) 824-7375 info@fillitforward.com notes Utilizes QR codes on containers and
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Recycling Guidance
Single-Stream Recycling Plastic Bags Take-Out Orders Resources Single stream materials include cardboard, paper, and plastic, metal and glass containers which are included on the MassDEP’s list
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Food scrap Diversion
Dish Return Areas Prep Stations Good Housekeeping Sorting Stations Resources Dish return areas can be equipped with a designated food scrap container for food leftover on
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Food Donation Guidance
Labeling, Storing & Transporting Liability Protection Tax Incentives Food Donation Guidance Food Donation Guidance includes best practices for labeling, storing, and transporting donated food, as well
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Wasted food reduction guidance
Track Waste Storage & Inventory Menu & Recipes Food for Staff Sell Leftover Food CET Resources Food Tracking Guidance EPA Resource waste logbook The EPA’s
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A Community Grounded in Sustainability: Cold Spring, NY
A Waste Reduction Action Day connected ten Cold Spring businesses and institutions with CET support, strengthening food scrap recovery and building momentum for a townwide commercial composting pilot.
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Small Communities Big Impact
The case study features examples from Cold Spring, New York; Bethlehem, New Hampshire; and Clinton County, New York, including food donation, composting, and other wasted food reduction approaches.
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Denver food matters restaurant challenge
In the Denver Department of Public Health’s Food Matters Restaurant Challenge, restaurants became part of the solution. From Fall 2025 through Spring 2026, 15 restaurants joined the Challenge to focus on food waste prevention, reduction, and donation strategies—all designed to help them give back to their communities while adding value to their bottom line.
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Spotlight on Gather55
In a fine dining experience, Gather55 provides customers with the opportunity to pay what they can and cover the cost of others’ meals, pay a minimum of $3, or volunteer their time to cover the cost of their meal. With the help of CET, the restaurant also engages in waste diversion tactics, such as sorting and installing waste bin signage.
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